Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Asteraceae
Physical use
Yarrow is a herb that has been used in healing practices for thousands of years. Its Latin name, Achillea, comes from Achilles, the hero of Greek mythology. Legend has it that Achilles gave yarrow to his soldiers to heal wounds and stop bleeding during the Trojan War. Traditionally, yarrow was used as a diaphoretic to help the body sweat during fevers. Today it is most commonly known as a key ingredient in YEP tea, which combines yarrow with elderflowers and peppermint leaves to ease cold symptoms.
Conditions
- Loss of appetite, GIT cramps, indigestion
- Cold and flus
- Irregular menstruation
- Other types of bleeding
Thermal qualities
- Cool to warm
- Aromatic
- Bitter
- Dry
- Pungent
Chakra
- Crown
Energetic use
When you feel emotionally drained or too sensitive for today’s world. Yarrow promotes harmony and discernment for a nourished psychic shield.
- Helps to draw clear boundaries and promotes self reflection without harsh self judgment or sorrow
- Allows you to release blame and examine yourself from a detached perspective which can help you become unstuck or too self critical